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Increase in Level of Small Business Rate Relief. (Updated Today) This is important news that could benefit your business. The Government is introducing a temporary increase in the level of Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) available to eligible businesses. These changes will come into effect in October 2010. Meanwhile, you should ensure that you continue to pay your existing business rates bill.
[Updated: 08 September 2010, Created: 30 March 2010]
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Devon Games To Inspire 2010. (Updated) The event, formerly known as the Devon Youth Games, will take place in Tavistock on Saturday July 10 and hundreds of young people from across the county will be taking part in the celebration of sport and culture.
[Updated: 07 September 2010, Created: 24 March 2010]
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Recycling and Refuse collections from Autumn 2010. (Updated) Our NEW Recycling and Refuse Service will begin during the Autumn. The new service will allow you to recycle more materials which you have specifically asked for including plastic bottles, batteries, garden, and food waste. All residents will receive a leaflet through the post detailing the changes in late Summer. If you have any queries in the meantime please contact us.
[Updated: 07 September 2010, Created: 07 April 2010]
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Love Food, Hate Waste. (Updated) National research has indicated that we throw out, on average, up to £50 worth of good food every month. That's around £600 a year which could be put to better use.
[Updated: 07 September 2010, Created: 16 April 2010]
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Composting & Waste Education : Click here for more...

Devon Games To Inspire 2010 - West Devon Team Photos. (Updated) Devon Games to Inspire was hosted by West Devon Borough Council, and among the VIP guests attending was Olympic silver medalist and British modern pentathlete Heather Fell who presented the trophies to the winning team - West Devon. Here are pictures of the Devon Games To Inspire 2010.
[Updated: 07 September 2010, Created: 05 August 2010]
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Local Events and Interest : Click here for more...
Devon Games to Inspire 2010 : Click here for more...

Walk and Talk. (Updated) West Devon Walk and Talk have walking groups operating in Broadwoodkelly, Horrabridge, Okehampton and Tavistock.
[Updated: 07 September 2010, Created: 13 October 2008]
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Countryside : Click here for more...
Sports Development : Click here for more...

Devon Games To Inspire 2010 - General Photos. (Updated) Devon Games to Inspire was hosted by West Devon Borough Council, and among the VIP guests attending was Olympic silver medalist and British modern pentathlete Heather Fell who presented the trophies to the winning team - West Devon. Here are pictures of the Devon Games To Inspire 2010.
[Updated: 07 September 2010, Created: 05 August 2010]
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Devon Games to Inspire 2010 : Click here for more...

Coat of Arms. (Updated)
[Updated: 07 September 2010, Created: 29 January 2003]
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History of The Borough : Click here for more...

Agenda Index. (Updated) Planning & Licensing Committee 14 September 2010
[Updated: 07 September 2010, Created: 06 September 2010]
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Front Page. (Updated) Planning & Licensing Committee 14 September 2010
[Updated: 07 September 2010, Created: 06 September 2010]
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Outreach: Bere Alson. (Updated)
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 26 February 2009]
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West Devon Connect - Outreach Surgeries : Click here for more...

Outreach: Spreyton. (Updated)
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 26 February 2009]
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Outreach: Belstone. (Updated)
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 26 February 2009]
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West Devon Connect - Outreach Surgeries : Click here for more...

Outreach: Chagford. (Updated)
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 26 February 2009]
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Outreach: Exbourne. (Updated)
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 26 February 2009]
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Outreach: Hatherleigh. (Updated)
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 26 February 2009]
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Outreach: Horrabridge. (Updated)
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 26 February 2009]
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Outreach: Broadwoodkelly. (Updated)
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 26 April 2010]
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Sport Development Home. (Updated) 'Promoting and encouraging participation in sport and physical activity across West Devon..'
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 01 January 1900]
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The Village Hub Project. (Updated) In 2009 West Devon Borough Council, South Hams District Council and Torridge District Council undertook a project to look at how Information Communication Technologies (ICT) could be used to deliver public services in small villages across the three areas.
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 04 March 2010]
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West Devon Connect - Outreach Surgeries : Click here for more...

List of Parish Clerks. (Updated)
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 02 February 2009]
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Parishes : Click here for more...

Refuse Collection. (Updated) General enquiries you may have relating to your regular household refuse collection
[Updated: 06 September 2010, Created: 01 January 1900]
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Last Updated: Last Week.

Football Development. (Updated) This page highlights the football activities and events running in the Tavistock area including holiday camps, the mini soccer centre and information on the local football clubs.
[Updated: 03 September 2010, Created: 18 December 2009]
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Sports Development : Click here for more...

Agenda Index. (Updated) Audit Committee 29 June 2010
[Updated: 03 September 2010, Created: 21 June 2010]
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Agenda Index. (Updated) Planning & Licensing Committee 25 May 2010
[Updated: 03 September 2010, Created: 17 May 2010]
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Employment opportunities. (Updated) Working at West Devon Borough Council
[Updated: 03 September 2010, Created: 12 March 2003]
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Agenda Index. (Updated) Planning and Licensing Committee 27 April 2010
[Updated: 03 September 2010, Created: 19 April 2010]
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Online Payments (electronic payments). (Updated) Welcome to West Devon Borough Council's Internet Payments Site
[Updated: 03 September 2010, Created: 05 December 2008]
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Online Payments (electronic payments).. (Updated) Welcome to West Devon Borough Council's Internet Payments Site
[Updated: 03 September 2010, Created: 05 April 2006]
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Online Payments : Click here for more...

Verification Number @ 15 February 2010. (Updated)
[Updated: 03 September 2010, Created: 02 September 2010]
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Electoral Registration : Click here for more...

Agenda Index. (Updated) Planning & Licensing Committee 30 March 2010
[Updated: 02 September 2010, Created: 22 March 2010]
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Planning. (Updated) A full breakdown of the planning process is summarised on the relevant page, which can be accessed using the links on the left of this page. Necessary forms can be downloaded and links are also there to take you to additional information
[Updated: 02 September 2010, Created: 01 January 1900]
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Supplementary Planning Guidance. (Updated) These are the development briefs for the development sites allocated in the 2005 Local Plan.
[Updated: 02 September 2010, Created: 10 August 2005]
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Adopted Local Plan : Click here for more...

Supplementary Planning Documents. (Updated)
[Updated: 02 September 2010, Created: 19 May 2008]
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Local Development Framework : Click here for more...
Supplementary Planning Documents : Click here for more...

List of Parishes/ Wards/County Electoral Divisions. (Updated)
[Updated: 02 September 2010, Created: 13 April 2006]
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Meeting Schedule 2010/2011. (Updated)
[Updated: 02 September 2010, Created: 19 February 2010]
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Committees & Decisions : Click here for more...

Re-Design Feedback Form. (Updated)
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 05 November 2008]
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Naming Your House - Guidelines. (Updated)
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 23 September 2005]
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Street Naming : Click here for more...

Street Naming and Numbering - Guidelines. (Updated)
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 23 September 2005]
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Allocation of Official Postal Address. (Updated) The allocation of an official postal address is the responsibility of the Local Authority and NOT Royal Mail. Therefore, please use this form or download and complete the attached from and return it to West Devon Borough Council (WDBC).
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 04 October 2007]
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Street Naming : Click here for more...

Minutes. (Updated) Eastern Parishes Link Committee 22 November 2007
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 03 December 2007]
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Hatherleigh Parish Poll Results - 16 Nov 2007. (Updated)
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 19 November 2007]
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Minutes. (Updated) Northern Parishes Link Committee 16 November 2006
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 14 December 2006]
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Minutes. (Updated) Notes of a Meeting of the West Devon Local Strategic Partnership Management Board
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 13 December 2006]
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Minutes. (Updated) Northern Parishes Link Committee 02 December 2004
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 23 December 2004]
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Minutes. (Updated) Southern Parishes Link Committee 9 December 2004
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 22 December 2004]
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Minutes. (Updated) Eastern Parishes Link Committee 25 November 2004
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 16 December 2004]
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Minutes. (Updated) Southern Parishes Link Committee 18 Sept 2003
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 04 December 2003]
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WDBC Annual Audit Letter 2008/9 Final. (Updated)
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 18 December 2009]
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Best Value & CPA : Click here for more...

Final Accounts 2006 -07. (Updated)
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 26 September 2007]
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Scores on the Doors. (Updated) Information on this scheme which allows the public to view hygiene ratings of a food premises, following a routine food hygiene inspection by the Local Authority.
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 19 March 2010]
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Minutes. (New Entry) Licensing Sub-Committee 26 August 2010
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 01 September 2010]
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Arts Events. (Updated)
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 14 March 2003]
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Art News : Click here for more...
Art Events : Click here for more...
Arts Development : Click here for more...

Do I need Planning Permission?. (Updated) Information about Development Control in West Devon and whether planning permission is required to carry out works.
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 01 January 1900]
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Find Your Collection Day. (Updated) This facility allows you to find out the dates of your next refuse, recycling box and green collection days.
[Updated: 01 September 2010, Created: 26 November 2007]
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Recycling and Refuse : Click here for more...

Compost Bins and Digesters. (Updated)
[Updated: 31 August 2010, Created: 14 March 2003]
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Composting & Waste Education : Click here for more...

Food waste collection. (Updated) In the UK, one third of all the food we buy ends up being thrown away, yet most of it could have been eaten. We waste over £10 billion worth of food each year: that's an average of £420 per household.
[Updated: 31 August 2010, Created: 22 August 2010]
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Household Recycling & Refuse : Click here for more...

Core Strategy Submission Documents and Evidence Base. (Updated)
[Updated: 31 August 2010, Created: 10 August 2006]
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Local Development Framework : Click here for more...

Local Housing Allowance Rates. (Updated) Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates for Exeter, Plymouth, North Cornwall and Devon Borders Broad Rental Market Areas (BRMAs)
[Updated: 31 August 2010, Created: 04 January 2010]
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Housing Benefits : Click here for more...

Who is the Mayor?. (Updated)
[Updated: 31 August 2010, Created: 29 January 2003]
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Last Updated: Earlier.

Artists and Arts Organisations. The following links are registered on West Devon Arts Database. If you are an artist or arts organisation working within the Borough and would like to register, please download the application form at the bottom of this page.
[Updated: 27 August 2010, Created: 04 March 2003]
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Arts Development : Click here for more...

West Devon Arts Update Newsletter. Arts Update is a regular newsletter compiled by the Arts Officer at West Devon Borough Council. It contains news and opportunities both regionally and nationally.
[Updated: 27 August 2010, Created: 23 December 2003]
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Art News : Click here for more...
Arts Development : Click here for more...

Licensing Fees.
[Updated: 27 August 2010, Created: 27 November 2009]
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Business and Licensing : Click here for more...

LHA Rule changes - April 2011 and October 2011. The Government is planning to make legislation in November 2010 that will change the Local Housing Allowance rules from April and October next year. Until the legislation is in place we cannot give you specific advice as to how you might be affected but the information below is based on the announcements made by the Government.
[Updated: 27 August 2010, Created: 24 August 2010]
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Housing Benefits : Click here for more...

Contact Us. The list of main contacts at West Devon
[Updated: 27 August 2010, Created: 22 January 2003]
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Contact : Click here for more...

Housing Needs. Assessment of what housing is needed in West Devon for the population to be appropriately housed
[Updated: 26 August 2010, Created: 01 January 1900]
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Housing Advice : Click here for more...
Homelessness : Click here for more...
Housing Register : Click here for more...

Annual Canvass 2010.
[Updated: 26 August 2010, Created: 26 August 2010]
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Electoral Registration : Click here for more...

Electoral Services. Democratic procedures in West Devon
[Updated: 26 August 2010, Created: 01 January 1900]
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Information regarding Parliamentary Election 2010 : Click here for more...
Past Election Results : Click here for more...
Electoral Services : Click here for more...

How do I comment on planning applications?. Information on the ways in which you can comment on planning applications that have been made.
[Updated: 25 August 2010, Created: 01 January 1900]
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Planning : Click here for more...

Achievements of the LSP. Below is a summary of the work achieved by the LSP
[Updated: 25 August 2010, Created: 20 August 2010]
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Achievements of the LSP : Click here for more...

Walk and Talk.
[Updated: 24 August 2010, Created: 07 May 2009]
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Local Events and Interest : Click here for more...
Sports Photo Gallery : Click here for more...

Sporting Organisations. Find sporting organisations and opportunities throughout West Devon.
[Updated: 24 August 2010, Created: 05 February 2009]
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Sports Development : Click here for more...

Financial Strategy. The Council's financial strategy sets out how the Council wants to structure and manage its finances, looking forward over a five year period, and to ensure this fits with and supports the direction of the Council's objectives. This is good business planning, sound financial management and demonstrates the stewardship of public money.
[Updated: 24 August 2010, Created: 25 October 2005]
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Financial Information : Click here for more...

Results - Torridge and West Devon Parliamentary Election.
[Updated: 24 August 2010, Created: 24 August 2010]
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Information regarding Parliamentary Election 2010 : Click here for more...

Results - Central Devon Parliamentary Election. 06 May 2010
[Updated: 24 August 2010, Created: 06 May 2010]
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Information regarding Parliamentary Election 2010 : Click here for more...

Councillors and Committees. Details about the political management arrangements at West Devon Borough council
[Updated: 24 August 2010, Created: 01 January 1900]
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Local Housing Allowance. Information on new Housing Benefit legislation that came into effect on 7th April 2008. This page provides information on Local Housing Allowance (LHA), and answers some frequently asked questions including:
[Updated: 24 August 2010, Created: 01 January 1900]
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Housing Benefits : Click here for more...

Replacement Garden Waste Bag. I have lost my garden waste bags. Can they be replaced?
[Updated: 23 August 2010, Created: 01 January 1900]
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Household Recycling & Refuse : Click here for more...